Land Development

Sound Level Measurements at West Villages Town Center for Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Prior to development of the West Villages Town Center (located in Venice, Florida) KBE obtained “baseline” sound level measurements in accordance with Publix’s Site Development Manual. For this assignment, measurements were obtained in the vicinity of the and along the property line. 

Northwest Sector Phase 2 Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Application forDevelopment Approval (ADA)
For this project, KBE developed a list of measures designed to reduce the impact of fugitive dust during preparation of the project site and construction of buildings/structures. Also included in this assignment was an air quality analysis for roadway segments and intersections within the project study area. The analysis was conducted in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT’s) Guidelines. 

KB Homes Development Noise Analysis, Bayard, FL
Several sources of noise that, either singularly or in combination, could result in sound levels that would be considered significant on this property included motor vehicle traffic on nearby highways and roadways, an active rail line and signal crossing, and an electrical generation station. Under this assignment, KBE prepared noise exposure maps using acoustic calculation tools including those developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). 

Cory Lake Isles Community, Playground Sound Level Monitoring
KBE monitored playground noise levels at nearest affected residential property line. Monitoring was conducted when children were expected to be released from school, when playground activities were the most active and over weekends. These data were analyzed to determine the loudest periods of playground-related noise. The results demonstrated compliance with the county ambient noise rule.

Heron Bay Traffic Noise Analysis
The purpose of this assignment was to determine if any residences within the Heron Bay residential Development would be “impacted” by traffic noise from nearby roadways. As part of this evaluation, KBE analyzed the benefits/costs (B/C) of a noise barrier (berm and/or concrete wall) to determine if a barrier would provide sufficient reduction in the traffic noise level to eliminate or substantially reduce the predicted impact.